“Abstract U-307”, Oil On Canvas, 48” x 60”
An important aspect of Griffith's work is movement and fluidity of intention. Through her use of color and structure, Griffith creates a vivid effect of flow and movement in her compositions, which is underlined by the actual drawing and placement of shapes. It is an artistic work which showcases that abstract art is not devoid of drawing, as such an approach demands a knowledge of traditional drawing techniques to visualize a complex, aesthetically pleasant and conceptual result. Despite that many shapes used are intrinsically static, like the original angular shapes of some brushstrokes, the way that she
implements colors and drags the shapes into more elongated and distorted ones, create an illusion of movement which is imprinted on the mind of the viewer and breathes life into the exhibited artworks. Griffith, being an abstract artist, creates artworks that as mentioned above are self-referring regarding context. It is a way of conceptualizing all these abstract concepts like structure and color by presenting them in a raw form, free of any bonds that might be created when they are depicted as a part of reality. She establishes a connection to the viewer that offers direct exposure
“Abstract U-323”, Oil On Canvas, 36” x 48”
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WINTER 2017
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